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No secret meeting held to protect President al-Bashir

No secret meeting held to protect President al-Bashir

22nd June 2015 The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) on Monday said media reports alleging that security cluster ministers held a secret... 

Presidency disappointed by Parly chaos

Presidency disappointed by Parly chaos

19th June 2015 The Presidency says it is disappointed with the developments that took place in the National Assembly on Thursday, where President Jacob Zuma was... 

SA-Mauritius tax treaty comes into force

SA-Mauritius tax treaty comes into force

19th June 2015 Government has gazetted the South Africa-Mauritius tax treaty which came into force at the end of May, said National Treasury. “This new treaty... 

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Seminar on construction industry regulations to be held

Seminar on construction industry regulations to be held

17th June 2015 The Department of Labour is to host an informational session ahead of the implementation of the registration of construction health and safety... 

S African oceans to unlock opportunities in economy

S African oceans to unlock opportunities in economy

8th June 2015 South Africa’s oceans have the potential to unlock the country’s economic development opportunities, said Environmental Affairs deputy Minister... 

Innovative ways needed to address unemployment – Minister

Innovative ways needed to address unemployment – Minister

8th June 2015 Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant says the triple challenges of unemployment, poverty and inequality calls for innovative and decisive ways to... 

Stockouts force SA to source drugs outside country

Stockouts force SA to source drugs outside country

8th June 2015 The South African government would be sourcing drugs in short supply outside the country because of problems with sourcing medicine locally, the... 

Africa urged to integrate, unite

Africa urged to integrate, unite

8th June 2015 Delegates attending the African Union (AU) Summit in South Africa have been urged to use the meeting to deepen the continent’s economic integration... 

Minister announces release of Derby-Lewis

Minister announces release of Derby-Lewis

8th June 2015 Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha has announced the release of Clive Derby-Lewis from prison on parole. On 29 May Judge... 

SA ready to host AU summit, says committee

SA ready to host AU summit, says committee

5th June 2015 The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation said on Thursday it was satisfied that South Africa is ready to host the 25th... 

Operation Phakisa gets underway in education sector

Operation Phakisa gets underway in education sector

5th June 2015 Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga on Friday said the Council of Education Ministers (CEM) has received a progress report on Operation... 

Finance Minister tables Eskom Bills

Finance Minister tables Eskom Bills

4th June 2015 Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene has tabled the Eskom Special Appropriation Bill and the Amendment Bill in Parliament on Wednesday. The Eskom Special... 

Blatter resigns as FIFA president

Blatter resigns as FIFA president

3rd June 2015 FIFA President Sepp Blatter on Tuesday announced at an unexpected press conference in Zurich that he will lay down his mandate at an extraordinary... 

Africa expanding workforce in science through astronomy

Africa expanding workforce in science through astronomy

1st June 2015 Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says Africa is gradually expanding its future workforce in science and engineering through astronomy.... 

SOE infrastructure spend performance shows improvement

SOE infrastructure spend performance shows improvement

1st June 2015 The Financial and Fiscal Commission says spending performance by State-owned entities on infrastructure projects has improved despite tight fiscal... 

Stakeholders meet to discuss land policies

Stakeholders meet to discuss land policies

29th May 2015 Around 400 stakeholders in the communal land sector have converged in Johannesburg for a two-day indaba to offer their inputs into the Department... 

State Security welcomes signal-jamming ruling

State Security welcomes signal-jamming ruling

29th May 2015 The Ministry of State Security has welcomed the court decision to dismiss an application to prohibit the use of signal jamming devices in... 

Schools can not turn away learners on basis of language

Schools can not turn away learners on basis of language

27th May 2015 Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi says no school will be allowed to exclude a learner on the basis of language. “The right to education is one... 

SA making 'steady progress' in building inclusive growth

SA making 'steady progress' in building inclusive growth

27th May 2015 President Jacob Zuma says South Africa is making steady progress in building an inclusive economy that will create jobs. The President on Wednesday... 

South Africans flock to urban areas

South Africans flock to urban areas

26th May 2015 South Africa’s urban population is growing larger and younger, and it is envisaged that nearly 80% of the total population will be living in an... 

Presidency clarifies Deputy President's role in Eskom War Room

Presidency clarifies Deputy President's role in Eskom War Room

20th May 2015 The Presidency has moved to clarify Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa’s work in the Eskom War Room. Ramaphosa’s work in the operation is guided by... 

Migration must be managed, controlled – Minister

Migration must be managed, controlled – Minister

20th May 2015 Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba says the management of migration should not be the responsibility of a single country. Speaking at The New Age... 

Task team to look at independence of Hawks

Task team to look at independence of Hawks

15th May 2015 Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko says he has appointed a task team to oversee the process of enhancing the independence of the elite... 

Tablets withdrawn temporarily, says Gauteng Education

Tablets withdrawn temporarily, says Gauteng Education

15th May 2015 The Gauteng Department of Education has clarified media reports suggesting that the department will completely withdraw the 88 000 tablets... 

Waste has economic value – Minister

Waste has economic value – Minister

15th May 2015 Minister of Environmental Affairs, Edna Molewa, says government is waging a war on waste and prioritising contributing to the development and... 

Minister urges all citizens to pay for basic services

Minister urges all citizens to pay for basic services

14th May 2015 Corporative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Pravin Gordhan has called on citizens to pay for basic services that they receive from... 

Tablets to be withdrawn from Gauteng schools

Tablets to be withdrawn from Gauteng schools

14th May 2015 Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi has announced that the department will regrettably be withdrawing a total of 88 000 tablets from schools... 

Govt to extend child grant beyond 18 years

Govt to extend child grant beyond 18 years

13th May 2015 Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini says government intends to extend the child support grant beyond the age of 18 for children who... 

NPOs moot taking over delivering of social services

NPOs moot taking over delivering of social services

13th May 2015 Representatives of non-profit organisations (NPOs) have recommended to the Department of Social Development that they should take over the... 

Sedibeng sewer scheme brings relief to residents

Sedibeng sewer scheme brings relief to residents

13th May 2015 The Sedibeng Regional Sewer Scheme (SRSS) is expected to bring much needed relief for residents living in the Sedibeng District Municipality.... 

S Africans need to understand financial sector

S Africans need to understand financial sector

11th May 2015 Stakeholders in the financial sector need to up their game to ensure that the average South African has a better understanding of how financial... 

War against rhino poaching continues – Minister Molewa

War against rhino poaching continues – Minister Molewa

11th May 2015 Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says her department continues to make progress in the war against rhino poaching. The minister held a... 

SA and Russia advance bilateral relations

SA and Russia advance bilateral relations

11th May 2015 South Africa and Russia have once again agreed to sustain the momentum of their bilateral relationship. This follows a successful bilateral... 

President Zuma to release Marikana report to the public 'in due course'

President Zuma to release Marikana report to the public 'in due course'

11th May 2015 President Jacob Zuma will release the awaited Marikana Commission of Inquiry report to the public in due course, the Presidency said on Sunday. In... 

SA, Saudi Arabia talk trade

SA, Saudi Arabia talk trade

7th May 2015 Saudi Arabia continues to enjoy a trade surplus of R72.6-billion against South Africa, says Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies. The Minister... 

Sections of Joburg highways to be upgraded

Sections of Joburg highways to be upgraded

7th May 2015 Key sections of the Johannesburg highway system will soon be upgraded to world-class standards, but none of these roads will be tolled. This was... 

We need to learn to co-exist

We need to learn to co-exist

6th May 2015 We live in a globally connected world where local actions can reverberate across the globe. No country is an island and we are all interconnected... 

Post Office turnaround plan to shed over 5 000 jobs

Post Office turnaround plan to shed over 5 000 jobs

6th May 2015 The South African Post Office (SAPO) plans to shed more than 5000 jobs. This is according to their turnaround strategic plan which was presented to... 

Departments set to improve services

Departments set to improve services

5th May 2015 Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Jeff Radebe says his department will work with Statistics South Africa (StatsSA)... 

Implementation of NDP a top priority

Implementation of NDP a top priority

5th May 2015 Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe says coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the... 

Minister: We need to strengthen our public health system

Minister: We need to strengthen our public health system

5th May 2015 Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says government needs to change its budget strategy to strengthen the public health system if the country,... 

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